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838 AAC

2004 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,045 mi
Last recorded106,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration838 AAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,045 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 106,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 101,298 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 97,359 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 92,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 88,166 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 83,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2021 83,846 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2020 80,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front & rear subframes corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 76,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 71,903 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 70,109 miles

Front tyres are cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 14 May 2016 67,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes and ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2015 65,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2015 65,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 63,972 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,192 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,287 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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838 AAC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 838 AAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 838 AAC registered?

838 AAC is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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